RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
Make sure to check out all VACo Education on our website or on the Education & Meetings webpage. Every year, VACo and Virginia Rural Center
The General Assembly will start next week, and VACo has been busy preparing for the upcoming session. We invite you to join the legislative process
The IRS announced that the standard mileage rate for business use will drop to 53.5 cents per mile for 2017. Driving for medical or moving
Hawksbill Trailhead is located in the Central District at mile 45.6 on Skyline Drive. Here you will find the beginning of the A.T.-Hawksbill Loop trail
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) invites you and your colleagues to attend an informative, two-part investment series hosted by Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. (MBS). These free, 30-minute webinars have
The Conflicts of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council has circulated revised forms and guidance for the January 2017 filings. Prior to assuming office or taking
On December 16, Governor McAuliffe presented his amendments to the 2016-2018 biennium budget to members of the General Assembly’s Senate Finance, House Appropriations, and House
VACo is excited to announce its participation in a pilot program that features a legislative tool that will help us collect and organize your opinions
The Cyrus McCormick Farm and Workshop is on the family farm of inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick known as Walnut Grove. Cyrus Hall McCormick improved and
On December 7, GASB issued guidance for state and local governments to address asset retirement obligations related to tangible capital assets. Statement No. 83, Certain
As outlined in a recent article in American Jails Magazine co-authored by Jeff Gore, recent changes in state policy now allow inmates at local and
VDOT’s Revenue Sharing program has become a very important part in the development of local transportation improvement programs. County officials need to be aware
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